My Dad would never speak about his life and experiences during WWll. My Mom told me not to ask him anything about it, ever. I remember coming home home from school, going upstairs to my room to change out of school clothes and hearing him crying in their bedroom. That was way before PTSD was even a term. With my Mom and extended families help, he worked through the demons of war that haunted him. Eventually, like so many serving from that era he moved on to become a great Husband, Dad and Grandfather…who never spoke of the war.
I was the son of an abusive Army colonel who didn't give a damn about my own military service. But I made sure to drop off each of my three military sons at every one of their departures, and to be the first person they saw when they returned. God kept them all safe for me and I am so proud of them all.
Another Brit here. Grandfather and Great Uncles all served during WW1. Father served in the RAF during WW2 and I served during the Cold War (also RAF). We all survived, though, of course, Grandfather and Dad are both gone now and, at 72, I've not got a lot of time left. But however old you may be, make the most of every day because because other grandfathers, fathers and sons died for your freedom.
Wow Fourteen years ago . Patriots thru and thru and thru can still relate to this commercial. Thanks for your service veterans . God Bless all of you . And a special thanka to my Dad . WW2 Vet Bombardier Navigator,US ARMY AIR CORP, 9TH AIR FORCE, 391 Bombardment Group. Recipient of The Distinguish Flying Cross. He will be 101 years old September 2023 .
@@traceefarmer3850 Thank you. Today I dropped him at O'Hare Airport to arrive in Aviano, Italy. He was here on 2 weeeks leave. He is in Italy for 4 years. The USAF has changed his life. Best thing that ever happened to him. He's been stationed in Texas, Guam, South Korea and now Aviano Italy.
Thank him for his service. Have had to say goodbye to so many in my family. Nephew in the Marines will be off to Japan in March. Cousin the Air Force came back earlier this year from Jordan. Brothers served in Vietnam and Korea. Prayers for you and your family as you miss your son and safety for him. 🙏🙏😢
Me too. I have never driven a car in my life but I've always liked Fords for some reason. Maybe because I always thought their cars were cooler the the others. When I here someone slagging Fords for whatever reason I tend to push back on them a little because as Viet-Nam Vet I appreciated the fact that they made this. Yeah I know "It helps them sell cars." but I don't care at least they were the ones that said thank you when so many others didn't.
I dismissed my platton, and stood looking into the crowd for my family. I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't see them. I still remember the rush of emotion as I saw my son and daughter running my way. My wife was waiting, letting the kids have their time with me. I still think of all the yellow ribbons I saw on the way home. Every house on our culdisac had a yellow ribbon. My neighbor walked over and handed me a beer. A handshake, hug and a welcome home. I thank God I was able to get back home alive each time. But I pray for those who didn't make it.
As the son of a father who could not show any love or affection, I decided to tell my three sons how much I love them every opportunity I get. I have never regretted that.
My dad served 36 years as an Army Officer. Was a 2ndLt during Korea, was a POW. Served during Vietnam. He lost his oldest son when he was shot down during then. Then his next oldest a Navy Fighter Pilot as well. Then I became a Marine Officer. My father was there when I got my Commission, and showed up at my posting at 29 Palms. He was a Regional Commander. We had lunch, a Maj Gen and a 2ndLt. He had mellowed allot since when I was a child. When they called us to attention when he drove up with his staff to see me, he kissed me on the forehead. It was embarrassing to me to say the least in front of all the other officers, but they all thought it was great for a father to acknowledge his son. He died years back, and this is one of the greatest moments of my life with my father.
That was because you never met me or anyone in my family. You would have heard it the first day you came back. 31 years too late but...Thank you and God bless.
@@philipaiello3890 At some point in time people began to realize that veterans of VN were not baby killers; that we were in VN to serve the needs of the branch of the military each of us were in; that "real" was what we left to come back to the states and finally, we who live in the states are supremely fortunate. Thank you for your response.
Save this video/commercial. This was a time when many American companies advertised character, honor, patriotism and loyalty to the people who made their companies great. It was a time of history blended with the greatness of America. No divisiveness, just celebration of the spirit of our nation. Companies today have forgotten this basic tenet.
"loyalty to the people who made their companies great" There wouldn't be a need for labor laws if that were true. 100 years ago you could have been working in a sweat shop at age 10 with no compensation for fingers or hands lost.
I wish I could share my experiences with my Pops PTSD, but he did 2 tours in Vietnam. He and my mother divorced after his second tour and I chose to live with him. It’s crushing to be 12 years old and see/hear your Pop reliving his horrors and there is nothing you can do about it. I LOVE HIM FOR HIS SACRIFICE. THANKS POP!!!
This is just corporate pandering to the American fetishization of the military. Henry Ford was a huge fan of Hitler, btw. Anyways, fuck these commercials. -a veteran
Never met my grandfather. Knew nothing about him. Returning years after burying my dad (a WWII veteran of the Okinawa campaign), when visiting his grave, I saw his father's stone right next to dad's (it was covered during the funeral). Inscribed on grandad's stone was SgtMaj WWI. I retired from the Marines. My daughter and all four sons have or are currently serving (Air Force, Marine, Navy, Army, Army). Coming home is just as portrayed in this commercial. Well done!
My Dad graduated high school in June of 1941, in December of that year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the US into WW2. At the time my Dad, a then 18 year old kid from Kansas drove a ‘36 Ford 5 window coupe. He was drafted in January of 1942 and came home in September of 1945 (no furloughs back then, you served for the duration). When he arrived back home he discovered that his folks had kept the car for him. They drove it sparingly (gas was rationed then and they already had a ‘37 Buick Roadmaster). This sorta reminds me of that story about my Dad. They’ve all passed away. Sure do miss them.
Yes my Dad signed up before war. He was going to make the Army Air Corps, as it was called before Air Force, his career. Well, like you said, there were no furloughs back then. So he was in the war till it was over. He had been sending money home all that time for his dad to buy him a car. Of course he didn’t know his little brother had been driving it! 😂 That’s another story. But they and another brother who died during basic training are all gone. I cherish the memories and stories he did share. Thanks for sharing your dad’s story. God bless. 🇺🇸
Maybe this'll make you feel better: my dad's 95. Walked out on me and my 4 siblings and mom 51 years ago. Never seen since. Only know he's alive and where through the internet. I check periodically to see if he's dead yet. Only the good die young.
@Buster Noggins I am happy for you and glad he's gone. I await the death of mine so I can dance on his grave. Other than that, lol, I never actually give him a second thought. Blessings to you and your sister.
Brought tears to my eyes. Brought back the memory of my parents dropping me off to get on the bus for basic training at 18 years old. She didn't cry in front of me but my dad told me she cried for 3 days. I'm 68 now and watched my son leave for basic training 12 years ago.
VIETNAM.....TWO UGLY COMBAT TOURS.....1967-1969.....TET OFFENSIVE......SEVERELY WOUNDED SECOND TOUR 18 JULY 1968......BY 1991.....100% DAV. ALL FOUR OF OUR GROWN WITH FAMILIES SONS ARE ARMY VETS.......BOSNIA, IRAQ X THREE, ISRAEL X TWO, AFGHANISTAN....NEARLY LOST OUR YOUNGEST DURING HIS SECOND AFGHANISTAN TOUR IN 2010 WHEN HIS ARMORED VEHICLE RAN OVER A LAND MINE.....NOW 60% DAV. NEVER SAW DEMENTIA JOE, KENYA BORN OVOMIT, BILLYBONER.....IN VIETNAM!!! NEVER!!! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🤮🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🙏
I left shortly after my 17th birthday. 47 years later I watched my youngest get picked up by his recruiter to head off to Parris Island. Then it was my eyeballs that were sweating…. That was 24 years ago and he’s still in.
I didn't serve; my brother's did; this vid brought many memories of THEIR time. (Of all things, my oldest brother bought a RED CAMARO; (CLOSE idea...). He was SO PROUD of that car...! 😲😃👍
This reminds me a bit of when my son went on a mission. I kept it together until his plane got smaller as it flew away, then I lost it a bit. He served the Lord honorably for two years in Italy. Wherever our children go, we miss them and are proud of them. I am the daughter and wife of veterans, btw, and I am grateful for them and their service.
My father, 20 year Senior Chief, took care of my car while i was in Boot and gave me my first salute after i was selected. Military dads are some of the very best. God bless our fathers for all their sacrifices.
Thank you, Cody, for your unselfish service for our nation. From a WW2 Army daughter; WW2 & Korean War niece; mom of only child son US Coast Guard veteran and veteran volunteer for 10 years. I understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
Vietnam vet here. I returned in 1969 with a bullet wound, returned to school, and got a high-paying job. The other men I worked with hated my service, and I ended up in the psych ward; now they say, "Thank you for your service". At age eighty, physically fit, with an overflowing bank account, the world can not hurt the valorous.
Yes! It's changed and Not a moment too soon! I'm sorry you were treated that way! Those were dark times for a country that didn't know right from wrong! It's better now but we face demons that are coming and I'm afraid again as to how the people hold up!
I was one of them, the haters. I've lived with that embarrassment and shame and sense of guilt ever since those horrible years that tore our country apart. I can apologies to you until the cows come home, I know it won't be accepted, nor should it be. But I can thank every kid I see today in a grocery store and an airport or on one of my flights who wears the uniform of this country. People can change, and do change. I truly am sorry for what I thought of you, long ago. I was wrong.
Yep, when I came home there was no one at the airport to welcome me back. I had to take a train and bus ride to get home and no surprise was waiting for me at home either. Just a oh, you back and that was the end of it. I served my time with pride in the military decades ago and it brought a warm smile on my face, to see how this dad had a huge surprise for his son returning from active duty. 👍
The same for me brother. After 6 years as a Spec Ops Ranger, I came home to no one there to pick me up. Mom hated that I joined but understood, and Dad was former Green Beret during Vietnam. He did not really know how to welcome me back without bringing up things we don't talk about or want to remember. I held no grudge toward either of them though, some people take it hard is all.
Hi Marius 😃!! I’m apologized in the name of parents (many times we suck) for making you feel unappreciated. If you born on the time parents give you a sight and make you tremble or they said “we are going to have a talk later” (we new it will be no talk 😂). So please forgive us in the name of love (sounds like a song). God bless you and received a lots and lots of love and thanks in His name and from parents too 😊❤!!!!!
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. I don't mind telling you this made me cry. When I came home from my overseas deployment, the U.S. Flag flew from my parent's porch. It was so good to see them.
Random: Heard the head of the Joint Chiefs recently in a press interview, General Millay. He said the purpose of an Army was to prevent wars. Sunzi thought that way too. Author "The Art of War" Greatest China general who ever lived, maybe the greatest anywhere.
My daughter is in the Marines and has been deployed several times. I would never, in a million years, miss her homecoming. Our military members make sacrifices that the average citizen will never understand.
I was 3 when I met my dad the day he came home from Vietnam. He never talked about his in country experiences and we never asked. But he loved talking about his experiences in Japan and Taiwan when he went on leaves. He had a blast and a huge respect for the Japanese. None for the Vietnamese till the day he died. Not even kids born after the Vietnam War. R.I.P. dad.
When are we going to stop sending one generation after another into senseless, unwinnable conflicts? My grandfather fought in WWI, the "war to end all wars." My uncles fought in WWII, my dad in Korea. My cousins went to Vietnam, their sons to Desert Storm and Afghanistan and Iraq. The only people who really win are bankers and financiers and defense contractors.
Aw, crying out loud! I never saw this commercial before now. Now I'm sitting here crying my heart out because my son would have loved that car, but he was killed in an accident just before Thanksgiving of 2007. He'll never come home from that, and with tomorrow being Mother's day, it's even worse. To top it off, my own wonderful mother (and my terrific father) died a year before my son did, so now I'm nobody's mother and nobody's daughter. I'm a 70 y.o. woman who's crying over a 14 year old car commercial, for pity's sake!
THAT... was beautiful, but only a combat veteran could truly appreciate the message hidden deep inside that commercial. Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, 1968-69
I am a proud daughter and wife of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. This brought tears to my eyes. A long commercial but so worth it. I thank them all for their service.✌🏽🤟🏽🙏🏽
I was in the Air Force for 20 years. I have had many close relatives that were in the military in both peace time and in wars. It is funny that they seldom spoke of the bad times but were exuberant about the good times! Some things are best not spoken of but understood by those who experienced the same things.
My father was an Okinawa Marine & I learned early to never shock Dad awake or the experience would be terrifying? My Dad told me once after an incident at work where he was the union stewart, where one of his guys was found sleeping on watch, that these men who had all served honorably, that he would never give up on anyone of them & he didn’t! My father was, is & always will be my hero & I hope he’s looking down on us and watching as his grandson retires from the Army as a 1st Sargent, and I hope he feels the pride I do? God bless you Dad, I miss you every day!!!
Awesome commercial and can vouch for the awesome 1969 Mach 1. I know a little bit about these cars as you can see in my avatar. That was me in 1975 after graduation with my 1970 Mach 1. Great respect to those who served. My family was all Navy, my wife’s family was Air force. Both sides served in wars since WW1, and by the grace of God, all came home safe. God Bless all who served.
One of the best video's, let alone commercials I have ever watched.......I have no children of my own but this brought me to tears.... To all of those who have given themselves to us in service of this country, THANK YOU For all that you have given.
I was like; oh ya sure Ford's best commercial. Ok you got me good. Yes I cried at the end. I did six west pac tours during three wars. I remember how coming home can be. Thanks, Retired Chief 22 years United States Navy
I thank every veteran both who came home and those who sadly didn’t. For without them freedom would be unprotected. I’m very passionate about veterans, I feel they’re not helped nearly enough as they should, among other things. This commercial is incredible and heartfelt.
Wow, watching this on ANZAC Day 2023 in Australia. Who knew a car ad would have me blubbering like a baby. Good job. And bless all service personnel past, present and no longer with us for keeping us safe.
Damn! This made me cry! Excellent commercial! I try very hard not to watch any of the coming home videos. My Dad was a WO1 in the Canadian Army and he was an Ammunition Technician. We thought about it but didn't think about it (if you know what I mean). Dad didn't come home one day. An idiot officer thought he knew it all and he killed himself, my Dad, and three other soldiers and two civilians. He also hurt several others others quite badly. He was court marshall'd in absentia and was found guilty of murder due to negligence plus several others. It didn't bring my Dad back, though. I still miss him to this day and that was 52 years ago this past summer.
I so miss my Dad! The day I got home, we re-roofed the garage. Best day of my life! I'm 73 now, and Dad's been gone for 12 years, I'll never forget that day. I also remember the hangover we had the next day too.
I can relate! I served in the Army from 1971 to 1980. I've owned a 1969 Mustang fastback M code, a 1970 Mach1 H code, a 1969 Boss 302 G code, a 1965 convertible and a 1990 Fox body police car. My present ride is a 2007 GT in cobalt silver (dark metallic gray) and I'm just finishing up restoring a black 1969 Mach1 M code with red stripes. This brings back memories. Someday soon I'll take my wife of 50 years out for a date in that black Mach1.
If you can get through this short video without tears, maybe you're not as patriotic as you think. Whenever I see a veteran, I tell them, "Thank you for my freedom." I wouldn't be free without their bravery.
Omg,well this made me cry ,why I come from a Marine Corps Family ,parents both served in WW2 ,older brother,husband and many peers in the Vietnam conflict,and I love Mustangs ,this one really got to me .
Thankyou Ford. This is awesome. Each one of our brothers and sisters in uniform deserves and has earned a hero's welcome when they come home. From a CDN veteran.
My dad came home in June 1967. When he called the local radio station and explained and asked that they play my parents' song "Somewhere my love", they refused saying that they do not do requests. I enlisted in 1975. We were spat on if we wore our uniforms off base. I stayed on base as much as I could. I am glad that we are finally recognising our military.
My Dad wasn't that emotional when I came home. But he did said that I was the most alive dead person he'd ever seen. But eventually he did finally say welcome home after dinner though.
Boy that was amazing, when I returned from the Corps in 71 my parents had a brand new motorcycle for me, I was flabbergasted. This one resonated with me to cool for words
YES! There is a very definite difference. My Dad was a WWII Guadalcanal veteran serving directly under Chesty Puller. I know the difference. Thank you for posting this.
@MET-TECH WELCOME TO HUMANITY!!!! SEE WE HUMANS BELIEVE IN A HIGHER BEING, WE BELIEVE IN SOMETHING CALLED A GOD!!!! AND WE PRAY TO THIS GOD!!!! TRY LOOKING IT UP ON THE INTERNET, A COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR GETTING INFORMATION ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS!!!! THAT WAY YOU CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND LIFE ON EARTH AND HUMANITY!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!!!!!!!
And United States Coast Guardsman. They go through hell also, what they see, have to do, what happens to them. Stabbed, shot at, disfigured. There is a battle at sea.
That video brought tears to my eyes! Thinking of my own dad who was a ford man! Gone now! Almost 30 years whenever I see these Father Son videos I really miss my Dad!
My Father was Vietnam Era, and thankfully didn't face what many in that era did when he came home. My Grandfather and Great Uncles were WWII, my nephew is Army Reserve now. Nothing I can ever do or say will truly show what their service means to me. God bless all who serve.
My husband served in Vietnam in combat and returned home to be spit at. He still doesn't tell people he served in Vietnam, unless they ask him, but all our sons served and one was deployed to Iraq. It's truly a shame what was done to those returning vets, but hopefully, we've learned a lesson.
@@suzanneterrey4499 My nephew is serving now and I pray every day that we don't regress to just 50 years ago, but seeing the country all but tearing itself apart, I worry more each day. Give your husband and sons a massive hug and thank you from me.
When America was America and we cherished our soldiers. I remember being in awe of these folks, still am. What I'd give to fo back to the old way of doing things.
By 'old way of doing things', do you mean the 'great' (🤭🤭) USA fomenting and financing wars and conflicts in and actively invading much smaller nations all to ensure HUGE profits for its 'defence contractors' - and the manufacturers of the 10s of 1000s of 'body bags' required to 'bring those boys home'?!
My now wife and i met and fell in love on the spot. I told her i joined the Army. She never cried. She never complained.She always had my back. The perfect woman for a soldier. I would go through the fires of Hell for her if i had to. This commercial brought it all back. So you partners of soldiers remember only if he or she can concentrate on his or her job then they will come home save. Always have their back.
My parents didn't even want to drive forty five miles to the airport to pick me up. I had to pay for a taxi to drive me most of the way. After being dropped off I still had another five miles to go. There I was 6:30 in the evening the sun low on the horizon wearing my Navy dress whites carrying my duffle bag walking five miles on a graveled rural road. I walked about a mile and a half when an elderly farmer and his wife picked me up and drove me the rest of the way. Only two people welcomed home that day, the taxi driver and the elderly farmer.
Did your parents not welcome you home WHEN you got home, sir? I'm thanking you now and praying for you. God bless you and thank you for your service - from the daughter/niece of WW2 Army dad/uncles in every branch; uncle Korean War PH recip; son US Coast Guard veteran.
So, I did my thing in Central America back in the 80s. PTSD is hard to explain... how you avoid emotional stuff, you don't like crowds, you're wound up tight a lot of the time. You miss a lot, especially with family. This add depicts one version of PTSD that many of us suffer. And I appreciate the time and effort this commercial made to make us seem more human and less... crazy.
My Dad would never speak about his life and experiences during WWll. My Mom told me not to ask him anything about it, ever. I remember coming home home from school, going upstairs to my room to change out of school clothes and hearing him crying in their bedroom.
That was way before PTSD was even a term. With my Mom and extended families help, he worked through the demons of war that haunted him. Eventually, like so many serving from that era he moved on to become a great Husband, Dad and Grandfather…who never spoke of the war.
Be thankful for friends who helped your father. Not all veterans get help they need. PTSD
Same here . Was with Patton.
After Nam it was called delayed stress syndrome.
After I was in the Marines. My dad opened up, besides drinking stories, about his time in the Navy during WWII
God bless your father's soul. He's fortunate to have a understanding and loving family. He survived the horror of WW2🇺🇲
I'm a Brit with no real military connections but I am thankful to those who make a stand.
Likewise to you for the UK Troops who serve Britain. Semper Fi bro.
Peace to you Brother from USA 🇺🇸
I was the son of an abusive Army colonel who didn't give a damn about my own military service. But I made sure to drop off each of my three military sons at every one of their departures, and to be the first person they saw when they returned. God kept them all safe for me and I am so proud of them all.
I'm proud of you ! Thank you for your service.
Thank you and your wonderful family for the legacy you've created and continue to create to this day!
hold them close now and for always...even when theyre distances away 🥰
Thank you for yr service !!
You and your sons are heros thank y'all for keeping us and the world safe
I know my dad was proud of me, coming home. It was an old F-100 for us.
Another Brit here. Grandfather and Great Uncles all served during WW1. Father served in the RAF during WW2 and I served during the Cold War (also RAF). We all survived, though, of course, Grandfather and Dad are both gone now and, at 72, I've not got a lot of time left. But however old you may be, make the most of every day because because other grandfathers, fathers and sons died for your freedom.
Wow Fourteen years ago . Patriots thru and thru and thru can still relate to this commercial. Thanks for your service veterans .
God Bless all of you .
And a special thanka to my Dad . WW2 Vet Bombardier Navigator,US ARMY AIR CORP, 9TH AIR FORCE, 391 Bombardment Group.
Recipient of The Distinguish Flying Cross. He will be 101 years old September 2023 .
is he still alive?
God bless him!
I dropped my Son off at the Recruiters office in July 2020, USAF. He's now in South Korea. Miss him everyday. 😪
Please thank him for all of us. - Regards, Retired Navy Captain
@@traceefarmer3850 Thank you. Today I dropped him at O'Hare Airport to arrive in Aviano, Italy. He was here on 2 weeeks leave. He is in Italy for 4 years. The USAF has changed his life. Best thing that ever happened to him. He's been stationed in Texas, Guam, South Korea and now Aviano Italy.
My youngest is in Japan for next couple of yrs with the Marines. We were close. I miss him.
Thank him for his service. Have had to say goodbye to so many in my family.
Nephew in the Marines will be off to Japan in March. Cousin the Air Force came back earlier this year from Jordan. Brothers served in Vietnam and Korea.
Prayers for you and your family as you miss your son and safety for him. 🙏🙏😢
Every soldier should receive a welcome home like this
It’s a feeling when you see your son serving overseas. But even better when he returns home without a scratch.
If this is not the best Ford commercial ever - I don't know what is. Left me teary-eyed.
Me too. I have never driven a car in my life but I've always liked Fords for some reason. Maybe because I always thought their cars were cooler the the others. When I here someone slagging Fords for whatever reason I tend to push back on them a little because as Viet-Nam Vet I appreciated the fact that they made this. Yeah I know "It helps them sell cars." but I don't care at least they were the ones that said thank you when so many others didn't.
I think it's better if you gave him the 69 mustang
I dismissed my platton, and stood looking into the crowd for my family. I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't see them. I still remember the rush of emotion as I saw my son and daughter running my way. My wife was waiting, letting the kids have their time with me. I still think of all the yellow ribbons I saw on the way home. Every house on our culdisac had a yellow ribbon. My neighbor walked over and handed me a beer. A handshake, hug and a welcome home. I thank God I was able to get back home alive each time. But I pray for those who didn't make it.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏼 I am eternally grateful! God bless the USA 🇺🇸
Sometimes Dads have a hard time showing how much they love and care their family
As the son of a father who could not show any love or affection, I decided to tell my three sons how much I love them every opportunity I get. I have never regretted that.
Semper Fi from a 70-year-old this brings back memories for this old Marine!!!!!!!!!!
URAH !!!!
That 1969 Mustang was one of the most beautiful ever. No if's, and's, or but's about it.
@@LA_Commander I’d like to Challenger that.
@badwizard1312 ok, so which Mustang looked better then?
@@LA_Commander I had a 64 and a half mustang!
@@Kathleen-dn6mz Very nice car indeed. But I still maintain the 1969 was the best year. But I know that is subjective lol
What a great commercial, Forwarding it to Anheuser Busch.
I’ve been a first responder for 38 years and didn’t serve. I sincerely thank all you people that did. You’re the best we have. Thank you.
You did serve, those people that you helped, needed you and that means a lot.
My dad served 36 years as an Army Officer. Was a 2ndLt during Korea, was a POW. Served during Vietnam. He lost his oldest son when he was shot down during then. Then his next oldest a Navy Fighter Pilot as well. Then I became a Marine Officer. My father was there when I got my Commission, and showed up at my posting at 29 Palms. He was a Regional Commander. We had lunch, a Maj Gen and a 2ndLt. He had mellowed allot since when I was a child. When they called us to attention when he drove up with his staff to see me, he kissed me on the forehead. It was embarrassing to me to say the least in front of all the other officers, but they all thought it was great for a father to acknowledge his son. He died years back, and this is one of the greatest moments of my life with my father.
When I attended a Veterans event at my son's school was the first time I heard "thank you for your service" 31 years after I returned.
That was because you never met me or anyone in my family. You would have heard it the first day you came back.
31 years too late but...Thank you and God bless.
@@philipaiello3890 At some point in time people began to realize that veterans of VN were not baby killers; that we were in VN to serve the needs of the branch of the military each of us were in; that "real" was what we left to come back to the states and finally, we who live in the states are supremely fortunate. Thank you for your response.
Save this video/commercial. This was a time when many American companies advertised character, honor, patriotism and loyalty to the people who made their companies great. It was a time of history blended with the greatness of America. No divisiveness, just celebration of the spirit of our nation. Companies today have forgotten this basic tenet.
And not an alphabet
@@duckyday1099 ??
Amen to that... when it was a great day to be an American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"loyalty to the people who made their companies great" There wouldn't be a need for labor laws if that were true. 100 years ago you could have been working in a sweat shop at age 10 with no compensation for fingers or hands lost.
No they still do this. Whatever is popular.
I wish I could share my experiences with my Pops PTSD, but he did 2 tours in Vietnam. He and my mother divorced after his second tour and I chose to live with him. It’s crushing to be 12 years old and see/hear your Pop reliving his horrors and there is nothing you can do about it. I LOVE HIM FOR HIS SACRIFICE. THANKS POP!!!
Thanks for the reminder of who real companies use as heroes in their ads.
What? A GUY in a dress doesn't do it for you?
Glade they didn't open a bud...
This is just corporate pandering to the American fetishization of the military. Henry Ford was a huge fan of Hitler, btw. Anyways, fuck these commercials.
-a veteran
Rich folks.
To all the U.S. military, past present and future, thank you from the heart for your service. God bless each of you and your family!
I miss the days in our country when we celebrated our Military Heroes in ads like this.
When my hubby came back from Vietnam, his Dad had walked my hubby's 64.5 Fast Back Mustang down the line & the beauty was waiting for him 💖
Never met my grandfather. Knew nothing about him. Returning years after burying my dad (a WWII veteran of the Okinawa campaign), when visiting his grave, I saw his father's stone right next to dad's (it was covered during the funeral). Inscribed on grandad's stone was SgtMaj WWI. I retired from the Marines. My daughter and all four sons have or are currently serving (Air Force, Marine, Navy, Army, Army). Coming home is just as portrayed in this commercial. Well done!
Thank you and your wonderful family for the legacy you've created and continue to create to this day! God bless the USA 🇺🇸
My Dad was with the 1st Marine Division on Okinawa. He was a good man and my hero forever.
My Dad graduated high school in June of 1941, in December of that year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the US into WW2. At the time my Dad, a then 18 year old kid from Kansas drove a ‘36 Ford 5 window coupe. He was drafted in January of 1942 and came home in September of 1945 (no furloughs back then, you served for the duration). When he arrived back home he discovered that his folks had kept the car for him. They drove it sparingly (gas was rationed then and they already had a ‘37 Buick Roadmaster).
This sorta reminds me of that story about my Dad.
They’ve all passed away. Sure do miss them.
Same story for me! Dad enlisted, was at Pearl, saw the Pacific and then Korea. Miss my whole family now, all gone but me.
Yes my Dad signed up before war. He was going to make the Army Air Corps, as it was called before Air Force, his career. Well, like you said, there were no furloughs back then. So he was in the war till it was over. He had been sending money home all that time for his dad to buy him a car. Of course he didn’t know his little brother had been driving it! 😂 That’s another story. But they and another brother who died during basic training are all gone. I cherish the memories and stories he did share. Thanks for sharing your dad’s story. God bless. 🇺🇸
@@debbiebrooks3473 Thanks, Debbie, God bless you too.
You must be so proud of your Dad.
@@jimlogan2329 I am. He lived through some horrific events (as did most soldiers in every place the war was fought).
I lost my Dad when I was 15. I envy anyone that has a Dad.
Everyone has a dad moron
I lost my Pops in 2019 when I was 49, not a day goes by that I do not miss him.
Maybe this'll make you feel better: my dad's 95. Walked out on me and my 4 siblings and mom 51 years ago. Never seen since. Only know he's alive and where through the internet. I check periodically to see if he's dead yet. Only the good die young.
Me too...I was 29,he was only 55.Ive never been the same😢
@Buster Noggins I am happy for you and glad he's gone. I await the death of mine so I can dance on his grave. Other than that, lol, I never actually give him a second thought. Blessings to you and your sister.
Brought tears to my eyes. Brought back the memory of my parents dropping me off to get on the bus for basic training at 18 years old. She didn't cry in front of me but my dad told me she cried for 3 days. I'm 68 now and watched my son leave for basic training 12 years ago.
VIETNAM.....TWO UGLY COMBAT TOURS.....1967-1969.....TET OFFENSIVE......SEVERELY WOUNDED SECOND TOUR 18 JULY 1968......BY 1991.....100% DAV. ALL FOUR OF OUR GROWN WITH FAMILIES SONS ARE ARMY VETS.......BOSNIA, IRAQ X THREE, ISRAEL X TWO, AFGHANISTAN....NEARLY LOST OUR YOUNGEST DURING HIS SECOND AFGHANISTAN TOUR IN 2010 WHEN HIS ARMORED VEHICLE RAN OVER A LAND MINE.....NOW 60% DAV.
NEVER SAW DEMENTIA JOE, KENYA BORN OVOMIT, BILLYBONER.....IN VIETNAM!!! NEVER!!! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🤮🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🙏
I thank you and your son for serving.
I left shortly after my 17th birthday. 47 years later I watched my youngest get picked up by his recruiter to head off to Parris Island. Then it was my eyeballs that were sweating…. That was 24 years ago and he’s still in.
I didn't serve; my brother's did; this vid brought many memories of THEIR time. (Of all things, my oldest brother bought a RED CAMARO; (CLOSE idea...). He was SO PROUD of that car...! 😲😃👍
Didn't that bus to MEPS and onto boot suck? My mom was the same way held it together for me. But broke when I was gone..
This reminds me a bit of when my son went on a mission. I kept it together until his plane got smaller as it flew away, then I lost it a bit. He served the Lord honorably for two years in Italy. Wherever our children go, we miss them and are proud of them. I am the daughter and wife of veterans, btw, and I am grateful for them and their service.
My father, 20 year Senior Chief, took care of my car while i was in Boot and gave me my first salute after i was selected. Military dads are some of the very best. God bless our fathers for all their sacrifices.
U. S. Army class of "68" forever proud of us ALL
That is hands-down one of the best commercials I’ve ever seen
This was back when honor and respect still existed. And to be American was something to be proud of.
I remember when I came home on leave from Iraq. Dad picked me up. We rode in silence and I just enjoyed the smell of the air and grass.
Thank you, Cody, for your unselfish service for our nation. From a WW2 Army daughter; WW2 & Korean War niece; mom of only child son US Coast Guard veteran and veteran volunteer for 10 years. I understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
Vietnam vet here. I returned in 1969 with a bullet wound, returned to school, and got a high-paying job. The other men I worked with hated my service, and I ended up in the psych ward; now they say, "Thank you for your service". At age eighty, physically fit, with an overflowing bank account, the world can not hurt the valorous.
go!
Yes! It's changed and Not a moment too soon! I'm sorry you were treated that way! Those were dark times for a country that didn't know right from wrong! It's better now but we face demons that are coming and I'm afraid again as to how the people hold up!
Thank you sir. I've raised three children who understand and respect what you did for our nation.
I was one of them, the haters. I've lived with that embarrassment and shame and sense of guilt ever since those horrible years that tore our country apart. I can apologies to you until the cows come home, I know it won't be accepted, nor should it be. But I can thank every kid I see today in a grocery store and an airport or on one of my flights who wears the uniform of this country. People can change, and do change. I truly am sorry for what I thought of you, long ago. I was wrong.
@@davidh9844 Can you speak on what made you act like that back then and what were you feeling that would make you take that position?
Yep, when I came home there was no one at the airport to welcome me back. I had to take a train and bus ride to get home and no surprise was waiting for me at home either. Just a oh, you back and that was the end of it. I served my time with pride in the military decades ago and it brought a warm smile on my face, to see how this dad had a huge surprise for his son returning from active duty. 👍
Welcome back!
Even though it’s few decades late……..
Thank you for your service.
Your internet family thanks you!
The same for me brother. After 6 years as a Spec Ops Ranger, I came home to no one there to pick me up. Mom hated that I joined but understood, and Dad was former Green Beret during Vietnam. He did not really know how to welcome me back without bringing up things we don't talk about or want to remember. I held no grudge toward either of them though, some people take it hard is all.
Thank you for your service Marius!
Hi Marius 😃!! I’m apologized in the name of parents (many times we suck) for making you feel unappreciated. If you born on the time parents give you a sight and make you tremble or they said “we are going to have a talk later” (we new it will be no talk 😂). So please forgive us in the name of love (sounds like a song). God bless you and received a lots and lots of love and thanks in His name and from parents too 😊❤!!!!!
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. I don't mind telling you this made me cry. When I came home from my overseas deployment, the U.S. Flag flew from my parent's porch. It was so good to see them.
This is the best commercial ever made for the best car ever created. Mustangs and Marines...how sweet it is!
To all the men and women who have served in the military, on behalf of the astronomical community of San Diego, we thank you all for your service.
And to everyone who drives a Ford.....Good luck with that.
Astronomical…lol
@@frccustomguns7859 do you have a problem with the comment I made?
WHOOO! LETS GO! SAN DIEGO! YEAH BABY!
Random:
Heard the head of the Joint Chiefs recently in a press interview, General Millay. He said the purpose of an Army was to prevent wars.
Sunzi thought that way too. Author "The Art of War" Greatest China general who ever lived, maybe the greatest anywhere.
Lord, not a Ford lover, but I love this commercial.
My daughter is in the Marines and has been deployed several times. I would never, in a million years, miss her homecoming. Our military members make sacrifices that the average citizen will never understand.
I was 3 when I met my dad the day he came home from Vietnam. He never talked about his in country experiences and we never asked. But he loved talking about his experiences in Japan and Taiwan when he went on leaves. He had a blast and a huge respect for the Japanese. None for the Vietnamese till the day he died. Not even kids born after the Vietnam War. R.I.P. dad.
Dad and Son-Two generations of war veterans. God bless all the veterans. ♥️🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I served during Vietnam, my dad landed at Normandy.
When are we going to stop sending one generation after another into senseless, unwinnable conflicts? My grandfather fought in WWI, the "war to end all wars." My uncles fought in WWII, my dad in Korea. My cousins went to Vietnam, their sons to Desert Storm and Afghanistan and Iraq. The only people who really win are bankers and financiers and defense contractors.
Aw, crying out loud! I never saw this commercial before now. Now I'm sitting here crying my heart out because my son would have loved that car, but he was killed in an accident just before Thanksgiving of 2007. He'll never come home from that, and with tomorrow being Mother's day, it's even worse. To top it off, my own wonderful mother (and my terrific father) died a year before my son did, so now I'm nobody's mother and nobody's daughter. I'm a 70 y.o. woman who's crying over a 14 year old car commercial, for pity's sake!
A big hug to you. Wish you the best.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤
You will always be their mother and daughter. Nothing will ever change that. ❤
THAT... was beautiful, but only a combat veteran could truly appreciate the message hidden deep inside that commercial. Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, 1968-69
I am a proud daughter and wife of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. This brought tears to my eyes. A long commercial but so worth it. I thank them all for their service.✌🏽🤟🏽🙏🏽
Poly relationships ftw?
I'm a brit and it did the same to me, we live in strange times but we will get through it.
I was in the Air Force for 20 years. I have had many close relatives that were in the military in both peace time and in wars. It is funny that they seldom spoke of the bad times but were exuberant about the good times! Some things are best not spoken of but understood by those who experienced the same things.
Brings tears to my eyes when ever I watch this. Vietnam Era veteran who had a 69 Boss 302 and a dad much like this. Welcome Home.
My father was an Okinawa Marine & I learned early to never shock Dad awake or the experience would be terrifying? My Dad told me once after an incident at work where he was the union stewart, where one of his guys was found sleeping on watch, that these men who had all served honorably, that he would never give up on anyone of them & he didn’t! My father was, is & always will be my hero & I hope he’s looking down on us and watching as his grandson retires from the Army as a 1st Sargent, and I hope he feels the pride I do? God bless you Dad, I miss you every day!!!
Awesome commercial and can vouch for the awesome 1969 Mach 1. I know a little bit about these cars as you can see in my avatar. That was me in 1975 after graduation with my 1970 Mach 1. Great respect to those who served. My family was all Navy, my wife’s family was Air force. Both sides served in wars since WW1, and by the grace of God, all came home safe. God Bless all who served.
One of the best video's, let alone commercials I have ever watched.......I have no children of my own but this brought me to tears.... To all of those who have given themselves to us in service of this country, THANK YOU For all that you have given.
I was like; oh ya sure Ford's best commercial. Ok you got me good. Yes I cried at the end. I did six west pac tours during three wars. I remember how coming home can be.
Thanks,
Retired Chief 22 years United States Navy
I thank every veteran both who came home and those who sadly didn’t. For without them freedom would be unprotected.
I’m very passionate about veterans, I feel they’re not helped nearly enough as they should, among other things. This commercial is incredible and heartfelt.
I remember this commercial. It made me cry like a baby then and now.
As a Veteran 21 years I definitely can relate... and Thanks Ford !
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow, watching this on ANZAC Day 2023 in Australia. Who knew a car ad would have me blubbering like a baby. Good job. And bless all service personnel past, present and no longer with us for keeping us safe.
Cry every time i see this..F..Wish my dad was still Alive...Salute
I remember when Anheuser Busch used to make and support commercials like this. As a Vet. thank you...
So glad the frogs never lived to know what it has become... Woke
@@Mrdoctile Do you know what "woke" means? To me, "woke" means the past tense of "wake".
Damn! This made me cry! Excellent commercial!
I try very hard not to watch any of the coming home videos. My Dad was a WO1 in the Canadian Army and he was an Ammunition Technician. We thought about it but didn't think about it (if you know what I mean). Dad didn't come home one day. An idiot officer thought he knew it all and he killed himself, my Dad, and three other soldiers and two civilians. He also hurt several others others quite badly. He was court marshall'd in absentia and was found guilty of murder due to negligence plus several others. It didn't bring my Dad back, though. I still miss him to this day and that was 52 years ago this past summer.
I'm not crying, your crying!! Thank you to all who keep us safe, miss you dad wish I could hug you again.
As a combat vet, coming home was not easy. But, I think if my Pops would have given me a new Mustang it would've help take my mind off the pain...
This really is a beautiful commercial
What he really wanted was a big hug.
Yes.
I so miss my Dad! The day I got home, we re-roofed the garage. Best day of my life! I'm 73 now, and Dad's been gone for 12 years, I'll never forget that day. I also remember the hangover we had the next day too.
Great story!
Thanks to all women and men who give so much for our freedom.
A fellow veteran.
That was an awesome commercial, easily one of the best I've ever seen.
I can relate! I served in the Army from 1971 to 1980. I've owned a 1969 Mustang fastback M code, a 1970 Mach1 H code, a 1969 Boss 302 G code, a 1965 convertible and a 1990 Fox body police car. My present ride is a 2007 GT in cobalt silver (dark metallic gray) and I'm just finishing up restoring a black 1969 Mach1 M code with red stripes. This brings back memories. Someday soon I'll take my wife of 50 years out for a date in that black Mach1.
Wonderful story! ❤
I love my 69 mach S-code
(27 years owned)
now with a high-revving FE 427
If you can get through this short video without tears, maybe you're not as patriotic as you think. Whenever I see a veteran, I tell them, "Thank you for my freedom." I wouldn't be free without their bravery.
Omg,well this made me cry ,why I come from a Marine Corps Family ,parents both served in WW2 ,older brother,husband and many peers in the Vietnam conflict,and I love Mustangs ,this one really got to me .
From all of us who never had the Honour to serve.
Thank you.
Thankyou Ford.
This is awesome.
Each one of our brothers and sisters in uniform deserves and has earned a hero's welcome when they come home.
From a CDN veteran.
THAT is what America should be all about! Family-Country-Faith.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
My dad came home in June 1967. When he called the local radio station and explained and asked that they play my parents' song "Somewhere my love", they refused saying that they do not do requests.
I enlisted in 1975. We were spat on if we wore our uniforms off base. I stayed on base as much as I could.
I am glad that we are finally recognising our military.
My Dad wasn't that emotional when I came home. But he did said that I was the most alive dead person he'd ever seen. But eventually he did finally say welcome home after dinner though.
Boy that was amazing, when I returned from the Corps in 71 my parents had a brand new motorcycle for me, I was flabbergasted. This one resonated with me to cool for words
Wow…what a great commercial. The men and women who serve our country deserve the best out of life. Thanks for your service.
I remember the first time I saw this, it brought tears to my eyes, and it did agsin. Tks for the upload.
He aint a soldier....he's a Marine!
YES! There is a very definite difference. My Dad was a WWII Guadalcanal veteran serving directly under Chesty Puller. I know the difference. Thank you for posting this.
I'm blessed that my father was there too!
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! Welcome home fellow servicemen and servicewomen!
That commercial did it for me! I just start to well up when I see stuff like this?
Lest we ever forget those who gave the ultimate for the rest of us! Ford's marketing nailed this one to a tee!
There is nothing like coming home to your family's home after being away overseas. It was the 1st time I ever hugged my Dad as an adult.
GOD BLESS EVERY MARINE, SOLDIER, SAILOR AND AIRMAN SERVING ABROAD.
AND MAY THE GOOD LORD BRING EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM HOME SAFE & SOUND.
which god ?
@MET-TECH WELCOME TO HUMANITY!!!! SEE WE HUMANS BELIEVE IN A HIGHER BEING, WE BELIEVE IN SOMETHING CALLED A GOD!!!! AND WE PRAY TO THIS GOD!!!! TRY LOOKING IT UP ON THE INTERNET, A COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR GETTING INFORMATION ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS!!!! THAT WAY YOU CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND LIFE ON EARTH AND HUMANITY!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!!!!!!!
@@christophertmunro4503 which god ?
@@HemiChrysler GODZILLA DUMBSHIT!!!!!!!!!!
And United States Coast Guardsman. They go through hell also, what they see, have to do, what happens to them. Stabbed, shot at, disfigured. There is a battle at sea.
A real hero being used in an advertisement.
Wow! I’m a Corvette guy, but that was awesome!!!
That video brought tears to my eyes! Thinking of my own dad who was a ford man! Gone now! Almost 30 years whenever I see these Father Son videos I really miss my Dad!
We need to see much more of this type of commercials.
That is a heartwarming message in this commercial that hits at what it feels to be home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Viewing this for the first time since it aired. Now, in 2023, a commercial could never be this long. WELCOME HOME, MARINE! (not a soldier)
For all that serve, thank you for your service.
Brought tears to my eyes, damn you Ford. Urah
My Father was Vietnam Era, and thankfully didn't face what many in that era did when he came home. My Grandfather and Great Uncles were WWII, my nephew is Army Reserve now. Nothing I can ever do or say will truly show what their service means to me. God bless all who serve.
My husband served in Vietnam in combat and returned home to be spit at. He still doesn't tell people he served in Vietnam, unless they ask him, but all our sons served and one was deployed to Iraq. It's truly a shame what was done to those returning vets, but hopefully, we've learned a lesson.
@@suzanneterrey4499 My nephew is serving now and I pray every day that we don't regress to just 50 years ago, but seeing the country all but tearing itself apart, I worry more each day. Give your husband and sons a massive hug and thank you from me.
@@oldmanwithaswitch6619 Thank you for your kind thoughts and I hope your nephew stays safe and is appreciated by our country.
When America was America and we cherished our soldiers. I remember being in awe of these folks, still am. What I'd give to fo back to the old way of doing things.
By 'old way of doing things', do you mean the 'great' (🤭🤭) USA fomenting and financing wars and conflicts in and actively invading much smaller nations all to ensure HUGE profits for its 'defence contractors' - and the manufacturers of the 10s of 1000s of 'body bags' required to 'bring those boys home'?!
I want the older one, that car looks and sounds amazing.
My now wife and i met and fell in love on the spot. I told her i joined the Army. She never cried. She never complained.She always had my back. The perfect woman for a soldier. I would go through the fires of Hell for her if i had to. This commercial brought it all back. So you partners of soldiers remember only if he or she can concentrate on his or her job then they will come home save. Always have their back.
I miss this guy! We were close friends, he was a brother!
My parents didn't even want to drive forty five miles to the airport to pick me up. I had to pay for a taxi to drive me most of the way. After being dropped off I still had another five miles to go. There I was 6:30 in the evening the sun low on the horizon wearing my Navy dress whites carrying my duffle bag walking five miles on a graveled rural road. I walked about a mile and a half when an elderly farmer and his wife picked me up and drove me the rest of the way. Only two people welcomed home that day, the taxi driver and the elderly farmer.
Did your parents not welcome you home WHEN you got home, sir? I'm thanking you now and praying for you. God bless you and thank you for your service - from the daughter/niece of WW2 Army dad/uncles in every branch; uncle Korean War PH recip; son US Coast Guard veteran.
So, I did my thing in Central America back in the 80s.
PTSD is hard to explain... how you avoid emotional stuff, you don't like crowds, you're wound up tight a lot of the time. You miss a lot, especially with family.
This add depicts one version of PTSD that many of us suffer. And I appreciate the time and effort this commercial made to make us seem more human and less... crazy.
Godspeed Soldiers, we honor your sacrifice 💖
Being an older guy and going through all that brings tears to the eyes.